Compare intelligently
No more tab juggling.
Pick 2–4 products of the same type. The verdict is built from their actual numbers, not written in advance — and the link carries your picks.
Comparing 2 of 4
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x · 139 €Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO · 139 €
Nothing left to add here. Browse everything →
The value of a comparison is the differences.
| What matters | Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-TechnicaMedium confidence | Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamicMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 8.1 | 8.5 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 139,00 € | 139,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.4 | 8.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 8.0 | 8.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 7.8 (best in this comparison) | 7.6 |
| Longevity | 8.6 | 9.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 7.4 | 9.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 7.6 | 8.0 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery | — | — |
| Noise cancelling | None — passive closed back | None — open back |
| Weight | 285 g | 250 g |
| Connection | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm + 6.3 mm adapter | Fixed coiled cable, 6.3 mm |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — pads and cables sold separately | Yes — every part is a spare part |
| Best for | A first pair of studio headphones · Folding flat for travel · Three detachable cables in the box | Detail and air at a low price · Gaming — the stage is wide · Anyone who likes a bright tuning |
| Avoid if | You want a neutral response — the bass is lifted · You wear glasses; the clamp is firm | You are treble sensitive — this is the sharpest of the range · You need isolation |
| Main drawback | Bass is elevated for a monitoring headphone | A pronounced treble peak that some cannot tolerate |
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 headphones, the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO has both the highest Worth Score (8.5) and the best score per euro at 139,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is a pronounced treble peak that some cannot tolerate.
Best overallBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO — Highest Worth Score here at 8.5, 0.4 ahead of the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x. Best for detail and air at a low price.
CheapestAudio-Technica ATH-M50x — 139,00 € — the entry point here. Bass is elevated for a monitoring headphone
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.